Publisher's Synopsis
A useful, practical, educational guide that explains addiction's causes, effects, recovery process, relapse, prevention. Covers, alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, food, gambling, sex. Discusses women's issues, co-dependency, world outlook. Gives useful information and tips in simple language. Community college students said it was "very well written and easy to understand." The Director of Research and Education for Harvard Medical School's Gambling Program, Dr. Blaise Gambino said, ..".provides a wealth of information...fills a long-standing void in the literature...is highly readable..should make an important contribution to any curriculum...You have done the job remarkably well. Congratulations!"
